Welcome Table Job Posting – Senior Services Liaison
The Welcome Table, a 501(c)3 non-profit organization associated with St. James Episcopal Church, seeks a part-time Senior Services Liaison to work with our Neighbor 2 Neighbor Program. The Welcome Table’s mission is to create greater access to education, health, and quality food for children, families, and senior neighbors in our east Austin community. In partnership with local schools and other organizations, we bring people together for inspiration, education, sustenance, and friendship.
The Neighbor 2 Neighbor (N2N) program is a source of assistance, community, reliable information and trusted advocacy for our high-risk neighbors in the area surrounding St. James Episcopal Church, to improve their health and quality of life. The program works through partnerships and dedicated staff/volunteers to provide a variety of basic needs and services, including a food pantry, household items, health screenings and utility assistance.
The program meets 2 times per month at St. James’ Episcopal Church, where it is based. We receive more than 1000 household visits a year, many from seniors. We help our neighbors maintain active, independent lifestyles given food insecurity, multiple health issues, fixed incomes (average $750/mo) & rising cost of living.
The Senior Services Liaison is a part-time, 10 hour/week position, to help Neighbor 2 Neighbor expand to weekly operations over the next two years. The Senior Services liaison will focus on building community partnerships, procuring resources, and reaching out to vulnerable seniors in East Austin.
Major Duties and Responsibilities
Work with N2N leadership to identify and recruit potential new partners and volunteers
Understand and communicate broadly about semi-monthly N2N program meetings and events
Maintain contact with current partners and key N2N volunteers
Assure that all necessary data is properly recorded and maintained
Build a volunteer management system into N2N operations.
Required Experience and Skills
Familiarity with working with seniors and/or economically disadvantaged individuals
Excellent interpersonal skills
Passionate about mission of N2N as an extension of the mission of St. James’ in the community
Able to meet deadlines and keep records
Ability to use computers and databases
Ability to set up and represent N2N at partner meetings and other community events
Respectful of the dignity of every neighbor and their confidentiality
Flexible and adaptable
Ability to speak Spanish preferred
Employment is contingent on successful completion of Safeguarding God’s People and Safeguarding God’s Children (abuse prevention training and background check) as required by the Diocese of Texas.
To Apply: Please send a cover letter and resume to The Rev. Eileen O’Brien, at rector@stjamesaustin.org by August 10, 2019.
